Where to Find Geodes in Pennsylvania
4 mapped geodes rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 4 counties. Geodes are hollow nodules lined with crystals, most often quartz, calcite, or chalcedony.
Map of 4 geodes rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Geodes by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of geodes spots in our database.
Every geodes spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North VandergriftGravel Bar Road | Armstrong County | 40.6072, -79.5450 | Public | |
| Crystal CaveValley Road | Berks County | 40.5256, -75.8424 | Public | |
| UplandWaterville Road | Delaware County | 39.8748, -75.3791 | Public | |
| Grubb Lake and Mud LakeIronville Pike | Lancaster County | 40.0601, -76.4494 | Public |
Geodes in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find geodes in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 geodes spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Armstrong County.
Is collecting geodes legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like geodes is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best geodes location in Pennsylvania?+
Armstrong County has the most geodes spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for geodes
Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
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